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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

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There’s a new reason to optimize DC operations, and it’s bigger than the old reasons of productivity and efficiency gains. On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. AI holds the promise for big gains.

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Listening to the Voice of the Warehouse Worker –5 Factors Impacting Employee Attraction and Retention

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This is certainly a signal to DC operators and leaders that workers are after quality measures in addition to quantity measures, like pay, when it comes to their jobs. Increase ability to meet performance goals. billion in 2026, representing 30 percent growth per year. Make tech training a core part of the operation.

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Things for Mobile Robot Manufacturers to Consider

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With such a wealth of opportunities in the market for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), manufacturers providing products that meet customers’ needs will see sales grow. The global mobile robots market is expanding rapidly and forecasts for mobile robot revenues were recently increased as a result.

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Logistics Property Scheme Kick-off

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Rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and with EPC A certification, the units will benefit from a wide range of measures to support occupiers in their net zero journeys and reduce operational energy consumption, including rooftop solar panels, smart LED lighting that reduces energy consumption by 10%, as well as EV charging points and smart metering.

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Locus Robotics attracts $117m funding

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Our investment reflects our view that Locus has the product offering and the operational excellence required to meet and exceed the market challenges posed by today’s dynamic economic environment.”. Flexible and scaleable solutions.

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Yale celebrates 40 years at Craigavon

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This has resulted in extensive growth for the plant’s operation line, becoming one of the largest volume forklift manufacturers in the UK. As part of the company’s Corporate Responsibility Objectives, the plant aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2026.

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Why FMCG Supply Chains are about Balance

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billion by 2026, largely due to the growing preference for eCommerce online distribution. In the balance With these trends in mind, FMCG businesses are facing a delicate balancing act of keeping costs down while meeting the needs of increasingly demanding consumers who have considerable purchasing power. Realising FMCG 2.0